Van Driver - Trotwood Job Trotwood area,Ohio USA,Transportation

Must be 21 years of age or older

Must be able to pass an extensive FBI Background Check

Must be willing to drive a wheelchair accessible van, minibus or transit vehicle for up to 12 passengers

This position works a split shift of morning and afternoon hours Monday-Friday. No weekends required.

Summary

The function of this position is to provide transportation to the participants within Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley service areas. Assistance, as directed, within the program areas and route development is a major function of this position. Maintain the policies and procedures of GESMV.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Transport participants in agency vehicle to and from program services and job sites, as scheduled, providing door-to-door assistance.

Ensure appropriate safety measures while driving GESMV vehicles.

Maintain safe, secure and clean physical environment (e.g. seat belts fastened, wheelchairs secured, vans washed and swept).

Review and follow all individual service plans as written for individuals transported.

Observe participants for abuse and neglect, as well as, communicable disease and their general emotional, mental and physical condition. Report all concerns or incidents to the Program Coordinator or the Immediate Supervisor and complete required agency incident report. Incident report may also be required to be sent to funder according to funding rules and regulations.

Accurately record daily mileage, drop off and pick up times and participants’ attendance.

Must electronically submit all documentation to supervisor through the designated billing system concerning client contact, route sheets and other required billing documentation on a daily/weekly basis.

Must maintain efficient routes and schedules for pick up and drop offs.

Must provide effective communication regarding changes to route to supervisor and/or participant being transported.

Conduct and document daily and monthly safety vehicle inspections and report needed repairs to Immediate Supervisor.

Must be responsible for refueling, checking oil and fluids of the vehicle each day.

Attend staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as assigned.

Complete all required annual and monthly trainings as assigned.

Provide courteous and professional service at all times.

Must follow scheduled route, with no unauthorized or personal stops.

Must have reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Must be available to travel to assist other agency programs.

Adhere to Ohio Safety Laws at all times.

Complete specific training in transferring and lifting of target population. Training provided in emergency procedures.

Maintain a valid driver’s license with 4 points or less on license at all times.

Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.

All other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator and/or Immediate Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or a GED.

Experience Requirements

At least 1 year experience transporting the target population.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human…